|
|
Santa Monica discord continues by
Larry Dighera
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2017/february/02/huerta-explains-santa-monica-deal
Huerta explains Santa Monica deal
February 2, 2017 By Alyssa J. Miller
A deal between the FAA and the city of Santa Monica, California, became
official Feb. 1 when the Honorable John F. Walter of the...
|
|
6 |
2,960 |
|
|
Jail Time For Drone Pilot by
Larry Dighera
Jail Time For Drone Pilot
http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/101/3604-full.html
The pilot of a drone that hit a building, then fell into a crowd watching a
parade and hit a 25-year-old woman, knocking her unconscious, has been
sentenced to 30 days in jail by a Seattle municipal court. Paul...
|
|
2 |
1,994 |
|
|
POTUS TFRs Paralyze Florida Flight Ops by
Larry Dighera
POTUS TFRs Paralyze Florida Flight Ops
http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/101/3596-full.html
Airport operators and flight schools in the Palm Beach, Florida, area are
bracing for long-term economic loss and disruption due to the presidential TFR
covering President Trump's visits to his...
|
|
1 |
1,503 |
|
|
787-10 Circles On Side ? by
Bob
Hi,
Saw a side view of the new 787-10 right behind Trump the other day.
There appeared (on the side) several greyed in circles with writing next
to them, and also a circle without any writing.
As they are on the side of the fus'l., am curious as to what
they are for ?
|
|
1 |
1,398 |
|
|
FAA Medical reforms effective May 1 by
Larry Dighera
ePilot Newsletter
January 10, 2017
Breaking News
Advocacy
Medical reforms effective May 1
https://www.aopa.org/News-and-Media/All-News/2017/January/10/FAA-releases-final-rule-for-third-class-medical-reform
|
|
0 |
1,637 |
|
|
FAA Caves: Santa Monica Airport will close in 2028 by
Larry Dighera
KSMO, an essential reliever airport for the Los Angeles basin area, provides an
economic input of more than $250 million to the local economy each year and
supports 175 businesses and 1,500 jobs.
When the airport was transferred back to Santa Monica in 1948 after its use by
the U.S. military...
|
|
1 |
2,033 |
|
|
Looping a 152 by
[email protected]
On Monday, September 9, 1996 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, Steve Watkins wrote:
Just a bit more on this. It is too bad that in most areas it is all but
impossible to find an aerobatic aircraft to rent. In my opinion, aerobatics
are a very important skill builder. Becoming proficient at it can give...
|
|
0 |
1,431 |
|
|
|
|
20 |
5,679 |
|
|
360 HP Electric Extra Sets Climb Record by
Larry Dighera
http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Electric-Extra-Sets-Climb-Record-228172-1.html
Electric Extra Sets Climb Record
AVweb Staff | December 7, 2016
Famed aerobatic pilot and aircraft designer Walter Extra has set a new FAI
record for time to climb in an electric airplane. According to Extra...
|
|
0 |
2,218 |
|
|
Maule has no performance? by
Robert M. Gary
After spending a frustrated hour out at the CAP plane trying to finish
my questionnaire I finally called the aircraft manager asking where the
performance section to the POH went. Amazingly the Maule has none,
nothing nada. Not even expected cruise speed or fuel burn info. This
isn't some J-3...
( 1 2 3)
|
|
25 |
4,311 |
|
|
Major Dupage Airport Moochers by
[email protected]
Two aviation schools owe the most property taxes in published legal notices, over $200,000 each.
AND the moocher Dupage Airport leeches property taxes from every home owner too !
Illinois Aviation and Stuart are major tax moochers !
|
|
0 |
2,021 |
|
|
FAA Hits SMO Evictions by
Larry Dighera
FAA Hits SMO Evictions
By Russ Niles
The FAA is demanding proof from the city of Santa Monica that it will be able
to legally and safely provide aviation services at Santa Monica Airport now
that it has evicted the FBO and flight school on the field. The agency has
subpoenaed the city to provide...
|
|
1 |
2,366 |
|
|
First Four-Seat, Hydrogen-Cell Airplane Flies by
Larry Dighera
This remarkable aircraft is reminiscent of two two-place gliders joined
mid-wing by an engine pod.
http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/First-Four-Seat-Hydrogen-Cell-Airplane-Flies-227041-1.html
By Elaine Kauh | September 29, 2016
A four-seat airplane powered by hydrogen fuel cells completed...
|
|
0 |
2,870 |
|
|
SoLong Solar-Electric UAV 48 hour flight by
Larry Dighera
The era of silent, zero emission flight is upon us. Never run out of
fuel again.
http://www.acpropulsion.com/whats_new.htm
AC Propulsion SoLong UAV Flies for 48 Hours on Sunlight
Two Nights Aloft Opens New Era of Sustainable Flight
Desert Center, California
Friday, June 3, 2005
|
|
6 |
5,115 |
|
|
Entitled Dare Devils Wreck Another Private Home by
[email protected]
http://www.trivalleycentral.com/casa_grande_dispatch/area_news/plane-crashes-into-house-skydive-pilot-called-tower-to-report/article_89341150-7f56-11e6-8378-b317a021b079.html
"GILBERT — The pilot of a burning plane radioed into the tower to say, “fire on the wing, fire in the airplane,”...
|
|
0 |
1,991 |
|
|
FBOs Evicted At Santa Monica Airport by
Larry Dighera
It would seem to me, that the City of Santa Monica committed malfeasance in
office by permitting residential development adjacent to the airport many years
ago. Perhaps the City should face charges and be held accountable for their
actions, if justice is to be served.
If the City of Santa...
|
|
1 |
2,229 |
|
|
NTSB: GA Fatalities Drop In 2015 by
Larry Dighera
http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/NTSB-GA-Fatalities-Drop-In-2015-227004-1.html
NTSB: GA Fatalities Drop In 2015
By Elaine Kauh | September 22, 2016
General aviation accident rates dropped in 2015 amid a rise in flight hours,
according to...
|
|
0 |
1,879 |
|
|
Landing glider student told to hold for the inbound helicopter traffic by
Larry Dighera
http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/shortfinal/Short-Final-Humor-On-The-Radio-226977-1.html
September 19, 2016
Short Final
The pre-private, 16-year-old, 12-hour total time solo glider student called the
TFR-fire base temporary tower staff.
Glider Student: "Santa Ynez Tower, Glider 28 Tango, ...
|
|
0 |
1,916 |
|
|
Another Boeing Boondoggle Creates Potential Hazard In Skies Over Los Angeles by
Larry Dighera
Another Boeing Boondoggle Creates Potential Hazard In Skies Over Los Angeles
Call me Chicken Little, but....
I take issue with this quote from the following article:
"The Metroplex system relies on sophisticated automation and global
positioning satellites that will let controllers and...
|
|
2 |
3,431 |
|
|
FAA Rebates For ADS-B Start Next Week by
Larry Dighera
http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/FAA-Rebates-For-ADS-B-Start-Next-Week-226945-1.html
FAA Rebates For ADS-B Start Next Week
By Mary Grady
The FAA said on Tuesday it will launch its ADS-B $500 rebate program next
Monday, Sept. 19. The program will fund 20,0000 rebates, available on...
|
|
0 |
1,981 |